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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1898

Page

4

Sawed up Short Lengths Plow’s candies received fresh every week

Sawed up Short Lengths Plow’s candies are said to be replenished weekly at Hudson’s drug store with locals noting steady supply. Social notices mention expectant building, a natatorium project near Prospect Park, and barbecues, prayer meetings, and trips to Myrtle Springs. Community scenes include overhauling firearms, street work on Church street, and Witlworth events.

Hudson's Drug Store H. ©. Mitchell Prospect Park Brooklyn Heights Myrtle Springs Ansley Church Street W. E. Clarke First Methodist Church Spencer Atkinson Thomas Crenshaw The Railroad Commission Taz Times-Recoupes Editorial Sanctum Landreth Dodson

Marriage in Buena Vista Halts Other News Tonight

Nuptials of a popular young couple occur tonight in Buena Vista. The contracting parties are Mr. George Lowe and Miss Hattie Stokes, both of that place. They have many friends and relatives here who wish them happiness through life. Mr. W. E. McArthur, a progressive young farmer of DeSoto and Sheriff McArthur’s nephew, brings in the third bale of cotton this season, weighing 523 pounds, handled by J. L. Chambliss & Co. Americus ware housemen.

Buena Vista George Lowe Hattie Stokes McArthur W. E. McArthur DeSoto Sheriff McArthur J. L. Chambliss & Co Americus Frances Nunn Huntington Edith Carter Arlington Dave Farguson Dawson Americas Evelyn Horne Hudson O. Horne Jr Forsyth Street Ella Roba Ray Clark Atlanta Montezuma W. E. Holloway Montgomery Mary Haynes J. RB. LaSha Lowe Stokes Samuel Campbell Bluff, Ark Julia Mrannon BR. M. Stewart Avantous Jawaner & Mvsto Co

Finer than the fin fresher than is Nunually' 6e pound con post for postoffice

The fragmentary text describes a nonsensical notice about a sixpence pound coin for a post office, with unclear meaning and missing context. No identifiable people, places, or events can be confirmed from the readable portion.

Distinguished Railroad Commission Arrives For City Inspection

The Georgia railroad commission led by Judge Spencer Atkinson and Hon. T N Trammel arrived by special train from Albany at 9 AM. They toured Americas with Mayor Hixon and local officials, praised depot plans, and indicated support for a new depot despite prior delays. They departed by Central noon and will visit Forsyth today.

Railroad Commission Spencer Atkinson T. N. Trammel O. Crenshaw Albany Windsor Hixon Allen Fort J.B. Felder J. L Darby Frank Lanier J. M. Fagan Central Railroad Georgia Forsyth

Local notices and city chatter from Americus

Capt Peacock of Ellaville and Mrs Turpin ill at home in Americus with visitors from Griffin Perry and Albany named. Wires may go underground to end nightly buzzing from Southern Bell. council to act. Rentals offered for a corner dwelling at College and Jackson Street with water bath and modern conveniences.

C. L. Peacock Ellagilli Geo. Turpin Jackson Street G. W. Leftwich Alabama Willie Belle Ethel Balsdon Ellaville Mollie White Griffin J. A. Davenport W. T. Ragan Albany Nell Rogers Perry Pauline Bosworth Southern Bell Telephone Company Americus Telephone Company Hixon Taylor College Jackson Streets Mr. B H. Danbar

McCleskeys Leave Americus for Blakely Home

Mr Henry McCleskey resigns as day clerk at Windsor Hotel and, with Mrs McCleskey nee Nina Fish, departs for an extended visit with Judge and Mrs W H Fish in Atlanta. In fall he will assume management of a thriving Blakely hotel and relocate his family, leaving many friends in Americus who will miss him and the traveling public at the Windsor.

Americus Blakely Henry McCleskey Windsor Hotel McCleskey W. H. Fish Atlanta The Times-Recorder McClesky Nina Fish Mr. McClesky Windsor

Farmers of Sumter urged to trust new cotton handlers

A notice invites Sumter and adjacent farmers to season with Oliver Harper and Childers successors to Alliance Warehouse Co. They offer cotton handling, in store advances, and credits. D O Bourxuarres pledges ready service. Also promotion for Arnica Salve and room rentals at 224 Pens avenue.

Messrs. Oliver Harper & Childers Alliance Warehouse Co D. O. N. Bourxuarres

Mosquitos Invade. Yard Nets and Frames Sold Cheap

Local shop announces mosquito control items and ready made nets with frames. Yard sizes priced at 25c and 35c, plus complete outfit specials at 1.50, highlighting a week long sale for mosquito prevention gear.

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